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Farewell Diego García?

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David Vance
Feb 04, 2025
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Who precisely does Sir Keir Starmer work for?

It’s being reported that frequently voice coached Sir Keir intends to 'push ahead' with deal to cede sovereignty to Chagos Islands and has offered significant concessions. Navin Ramgoolam, Mauritius's new prime minister, says his country has been offered 'complete sovereignty' of Diego Garcia, home to a critical US military base. If true, this would be staggering. The base is leased from the United Kingdom, which administers the British Indian Ocean Territory where Diego Garcia is located. This arrangement has underscored the strategic partnership between the U.S. and UK in global security matters.

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